Block cutting machines are primarily used for cutting rough stone. Common types include the following:
Bridge cutting machines:
These include infrared bridge cutting machines and CNC bridge cutting machines. These machines offer high cutting precision and automated operation, making them suitable for cutting rough stone materials such as marble and granite.
Manual block cutting machines:
These rely entirely on manual operation, using a handle and joystick to control the worktable's movement direction and cutting feed speed. Cutting parameters (such as depth and speed) require manual judgment and adjustment. Their lightweight frames are easy to maintain. They are suitable for small stone workshops and temporary processing sites, and are used for small-batch, low-precision rough processing of rough stone.
CNC block cutting machines:
Equipped with an industrial-grade CNC system, these machines support importing CAD drawings (.dxf format) and automatically generate cutting paths, enabling a complete, unmanned process: "one-button start - automatic positioning - automatic cutting - automatic shutdown." Equipped with high-precision guide rails, they deliver exceptionally high cutting accuracy and efficiency. Suitable for: Large stone mills and high-end custom stone companies, used for mass production of high-precision slabs and complex, custom-shaped pieces, such as custom-shaped decorative panels for building curtain walls and customized countertops for home furnishings.
Wire Saws:
These include CNC wire saws for rough material trimming and wire saws for stone mining. These use diamond-beaded wire as a cutting tool, capable of cutting irregularly shaped rough material. They are suitable for cutting hard stone materials such as granite, while minimizing material waste during the cutting process.
Circular Stone Saws:
These include large-scale mining saws and permanent magnet double-blade mining saws. These use circular saw blades as cutting tools, offering high cutting speeds and are suitable for mining and cutting rough material.